A hillbilly shack in the jungle...

**hillbilly** · 14-09-2006, 04:26 PM

The septic tank work begins. I wanted a septic tank for the bodily waste and a tank for the shower, kitchen and washing machine. Everyone kept telling me that this was unneccessary, but I insisted.

The tank you see below is where the toilet will initially empty.

The tank on the lower right hand side of the photo is about 1.5 m deep and will be used for water drainage. The 2 tanks in the upper portion of the photo will be used for the toilet.

**hillbilly** · 14-09-2006, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Thetyim

That buffalo cart looks interesting
How much did it cost you ?

This was was a freebie!

But a full-fledged oxen cart is coming up and it aint free...

**dirtydog** · 14-09-2006, 04:47 PM

Why have you sealed the tank on the sides?

**hillbilly** · 14-09-2006, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Why have you sealed the tank on the sides?

I don't know. Please add to my misery and tell me what I should do.

Guys, I am just trying to be honest with my ongoing experience. The advent of such forums as http://www.teakdoor.com allow us to see our fokups, but most importantly what not to do...

**dirtydog** · 14-09-2006, 05:32 PM

The idea is that it is a soakaway, so you want it all to soakaway as quick as possible, no need to seal off the rings, sure there is a tutorial on here on how to build a cess pit

**hillbilly** · 14-09-2006, 05:32 PM

The Thais say that the front gate represents the heart. In my case that might be a cardiac arrest.

I am starting to feel better.

**hillbilly** · 14-09-2006, 05:38 PM

SHIT, where is that link?

https://teakdoor.com/construction-in-...ight=cess+pits

Well, it looks like I have some homework to do...

All is not lost yet!

**man with no head** · 14-09-2006, 06:11 PM

It would be really crappy if you septic failed because it was plugged.

**Thetyim** · 14-09-2006, 07:19 PM

I thought all septic tanks had to have an air vent

Why have you not got any ?

**Eliminator** · 14-09-2006, 08:52 PM

I would have thought that you would have set the tanks further away from the house.

**RandomChances** · 14-09-2006, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by hillbilly

SHIT, where is that link?

https://teakdoor.com/construction-in-...ight=cess+pits

Well, it looks like I have some homework to do...

All is not lost yet!

I would'nt sweat it. It will still work but not quite as efficent. If there's only two of you there, it looks like you have ample capacity anyway.

**hillbilly** · 15-09-2006, 05:02 PM

A side view of the front gate.

This is my state-of-the-art light over the dining room area.

**hillbilly** · 15-09-2006, 05:04 PM

A look through the kitchen into the bathroom.

Looking out from the living room.

**hillbilly** · 15-09-2006, 05:12 PM

The sander guy begins to sand the bedroom floor. The belt around his waist is to keep the machine from getting away from him. I didn't bother to ask him what could happen when he put the Honda engine powered machine in reverse.

The start of our kitchen cabinet. We ordered about B12,000 worth of Teak wood for this project.

**hillbilly** · 15-09-2006, 05:13 PM

Did I mention earlier that it was hot?

**Marmite the Dog** · 15-09-2006, 11:51 PM

It's looking really good HB.

**hillbilly** · 16-09-2006, 07:11 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies and suggestions.

Since this is an ongoing project and I will be going back up this weekend to check on progress; I thought why don't we backtrack and see the Thai workers kitchen and meals along with a few other turmoils.

First, they had to build a kitchen counter. A simple plank of wood will suffice. Most of the workers are not really into refrigration or such silly notions of saving food properly.

Then a fire was necessary. BTW, one can buy this type of grill for around B150.

**hillbilly** · 16-09-2006, 07:13 PM

No maids on this job site.

This worker is looking ahead for dinner.

**hillbilly** · 16-09-2006, 07:15 PM

Still digging.

Finally hit the mother lode. A few more and dinner is on.

**hillbilly** · 16-09-2006, 07:21 PM

No meal was complete without sticky rice. Here is the pot that they used.

And how it is should look when done.

Chillies are always required.

**hillbilly** · 16-09-2006, 07:24 PM

Another tasty meal.

Then we have to build another place to eat and sleep.

**buadhai** · 16-09-2006, 07:25 PM

I just went through this whole thread from beginning to end. Great job of documenting and explaining, Hillbilly. Well done.

**man with no head** · 16-09-2006, 07:29 PM

I can't wait to start my thread (in a few years perhaps).

**hillbilly** · 16-09-2006, 07:37 PM

Of course I had to eat also. Noodles for B10 or a rice dish for B15.

As we were having delays, workers leaving, material delays the monks were brought in to bless the land.

**DrAndy** · 16-09-2006, 08:06 PM

Back to the comment on the rings being sealed....

DD, I think that tank is the first one for the shit, so should not be a soakaway; there should be a series of tanks (or rings), the last one being a soakaway

the washing machine and shower water etc should just go direct into a soakaway

hope I am not teaching my grandmother to suck

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